The average tuition & fees of Maryland colleges is $8,751 for Maryland residents and $16,864 for students from other States.
Johns Hopkins University has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $62,840 and Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $9,300.
For graduate programs,
Johns Hopkins University has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $62,840 and
Stevenson University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $39,708 in Maryland.
The average COA of Maryland 4-year colleges in 2024 is $28,358 for Maryland residents and $43,390 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2024 Average cost of Attendance for Maryland Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$10,445 | $25,478 |
$12,985 | $20,550 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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| Room & Board | $16,740 | $16,740 |
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| COA | $28,358 | $43,390 | $30,898 | $38,462 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Maryland, 72 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Maryland colleges is $8,751 for Maryland residents and $16,864 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024.
The Maryland tuition & fees have risen 2.95% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Maryland schools with tuition changes from last year at Maryland colleges tuition change page.
2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Maryland Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2020 |
$9,956 | $23,805 |
$6,913 | $9,306 |
$32,755 | $13,722 |
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| 2021 |
$9,553 | $23,567 |
$7,046 | $9,461 |
$30,870 | $15,726 |
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| 2022 |
$9,975 | $24,229 |
$7,146 | $9,563 |
$31,012 | $15,882 |
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| 2023 |
$10,204 | $24,749 |
$7,364 | $9,844 |
$31,517 | $16,973 |
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| 2024 |
$10,445 | $25,478 |
$7,374 | $9,864 |
$32,652 | $15,537 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
29 Maryland colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Maryland colleges is $12,985 for Maryland residents and $20,550 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 99.86% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2024 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Maryland Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2020 |
$12,407 | $19,519 | $18,544 |
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| 2021 |
$12,250 | $19,362 | $18,406 |
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| 2022 |
$12,754 | $20,136 | $18,500 |
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| 2023 |
$12,954 | $20,578 | $19,075 |
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| 2024 |
$12,985 | $20,550 | $19,652 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Maryland colleges in 2024 is $1,172. The books & supplies cost rose 101.79% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2024 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2024 Average Books & Supplies cost for Maryland Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2020 | $1,219 |
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| 2021 | $1,262 |
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| 2022 | $1,251 |
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| 2023 | $1,151 |
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| 2024 | $1,172 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Maryland colleges in 2024 is $16,740 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $16,694 living off campus. 29 schools have on-campus living facilities in Maryland State. The on-campus living cost rose 105.98% and off-campus cost rose 109.95% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2024 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2024 Average Living cost for Maryland Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2020 | $14,441 | $14,660 |
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| 2021 | $14,724 | $14,670 |
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| 2022 | $15,214 | $14,590 |
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| 2023 | $15,796 | $15,183 |
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| 2024 | $16,740 | $16,694 |
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